Obituary: Mr P. J. Newton

Mr Paul James Newton, of Grantham Road, Great Gonerby, has died at home. He was 56.

Born in Allington, he was the youngest son of the late Albert and Georgina Newton.

He is the husband of Sue Newton, father of Clare Kelham and Wayne Newton, and grandfather of Emily and Jessica Kelham.

He is survived by his sisters, Miriam Jackson and Pamela Wilcox.

Mr Newton joined the building trade from school and worked alongside his father and eldest brother, Clarry. He later retired due to ill health. During his school years he was a boxer and had a lifelong interest in the sport. He taught himself how to use a computer and became somewhat of an expert. He loved holidaying all over the world with his wife, friends and family. His greatest interest in life was his family and he especially loved being a grandfather.

The Rev Nikola Marshall conducted the funeral service at St Sebastian’s Church, Great Gonerby. Burial followed at Hilltop Cemetery, Great Gonerby.